Find and install Add-ons on Firefox for Android
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- Creator: Joni
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There are lots of great add-ons that you can install to add features to Firefox. This article explains how to find, install and manage add-ons in Firefox for Android.
Firefox for Android protects you from browser hijacking and malware by warning you against verified or signed add-ons.
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How do I find and install add-ons?
You can access the Android add-ons from inside Firefox for Android:
- Tap the menu button (either at the bottom right on some devices or in the upper right of the browser)
- Tap the menu item (you may need to tap first) .
- Tap the menu item.
- Tap
- If you have an add-on in mind, use the search box to find it. You can also discover add-ons by browsing the collections.
- Tap on the add-on you'd like to install, then tap on the
- Follow the installation prompts. Some add-ons will prompt you to restart your browser if needed. Enjoy your new add-on!
How do I update, change options or remove add-ons?
Updating your add-ons: When you update Firefox for Android, it will automatically update your add-ons to compatible versions if they're available.
Temporary disable or permanently uninstall an add-on:
- Return to your add-ons screen by tapping the menu button, then (you may need to tap first) , and finally .
- Tap an installed add-on to reveal its , and buttons.
- Tap to configure your add-on, to deactivate it temporarily, or to remove the add-on entirely.
- Restart your browser if prompted.
- Return to your add-ons screen by tapping the menu button, then (you may need to tap first) , and finally .
- Tap an installed add-on to reveal its and buttons.
- Tap to deactivate the add-on temporarily, or to remove the add-on entirely.
- Restart your browser if prompted.